In pics: Protests, military tanks on streets after South Korea's martial law order

In an unusual broadcast speech, President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, prompting thousands of people to take to the streets to protest against the order.

Updated on: Dec 04, 2024 9:25 AM IST

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A protester against South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol outside the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, early on Wednesday (Bloomberg)

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Police officers attempt to clear protesters against South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol as they occupy the street outside the National Assembly in Seoul, (Bloomberg)

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A protester against South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol outside the National Assembly in Seoul. (Bloomberg)

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Extra edition newspapers are displayed at a subway gate in downtown Seoul. (AFP)

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 Activists hold eye masks during a protest in Seoul. (AFP)

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A man picks up an extra edition newspaper displayed at a subway gate in downtown Seoul (AFP)

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TOPSHOT - Police officers try to move South Korean protesters as they occupy the bronze statue of Admiral Yi Sun-shin, who won a major naval victory over Japan in the 16th century, during a protest against a visit of Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Seoul  (AFP)

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South Korean protesters hold a banner that read "we condemn Yoon Suk Yeol's illegal martial law" during a rally against President Yoon Suk Yeol at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul (AFP)

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Policemen stand guard at Gwanghwamun Square in downtown Seoul on December 4, 2024, after martial law was lifted.  (AFP)

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A woman cries while praying during a massive worship service in protest of the legislation of anti-discrimination bills and same-sex relationships, in central Seoul. (REUTERS)

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Protesters attend a rally to demand South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to step down in front of the National Assembly in Seoul. (AP)